Norman society, culture and warfare pre-1066 (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Flashcards
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Founder of duchy of Normandy
Founder of duchy of Normandy
Rollo
Emma of Normandy's son who became king
Emma of Normandy's son who became king
Edward the Confessor
William's age when he became Duke
William's age when he became Duke
Seven or eight years old
When was the country first called France?
When was the country first called France?
Thirteenth century
System where fiefs granted to dukes & counts
System where fiefs granted to dukes & counts
Feudal system
What were duchies called in feudal system?
What were duchies called in feudal system?
Fiefs
Dukes & counts who swore loyalty to king
Dukes & counts who swore loyalty to king
Vassals
Providers of protection & military service
Providers of protection & military service
Knights
Workers who lived on & worked land for lord
Workers who lived on & worked land for lord
Serfs
Norman word for knights on horseback
Norman word for knights on horseback
Chevaliers
Norman horses carrying armoured knights
Norman horses carrying armoured knights
Destriers
Year William became Duke of Normandy
Year William became Duke of Normandy
1035
When Normans converted to Christianity
When Normans converted to Christianity
When they made pact with King of Franks
Supporters with armour & weapons became
Supporters with armour & weapons became
Full-time professional soldiers